Description
Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile. With bright flavors and delightful textures, it’s bound to become a favorite at any gathering. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with grilled meats for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic Persian cucumbers (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (blocks or crumbled)
- ½ tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives (sliced)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, dill, parsley, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or let sit for about 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including bell peppers or nuts like walnuts. Chill all ingredients before mixing for an even more refreshing salad experience.